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Chapter 92 How to Be a Good Conversation Partner

Many people do not achieve the desired results when they talk. What is the reason?This is because they only talk about things that they are interested in but others are very annoying, and if you turn the situation around and let your conversation partner talk about things that interest him, such as his business, golf skills, achievements achievement, or his mother, child, etc.And if you pay attention, then you'll create a pleasant atmosphere and, of course, you'll be considered a good conversation partner—although, you may not make many comments. Mr. Harold Dwight of Philadelphia gave a speech in the final exam of his public speaking course.The presentation was given at a dinner party and it turned out to be a blast.During the speech, Mr. Dwight mentioned everyone at the banquet table: he first talked about how he gave a speech at the beginning of the course, and how he improved step by step; Questions; finally, he imitated the appearance of the students and exaggeratedly reproduced their characteristics.

As a result, everyone laughed heartily and had high spirits.Such speech materials are undoubtedly natural and ideal, because these topics arouse the audience's interest even more.Mr. Dwight knew this very well, so he catered to the psychology of everyone and succeeded.
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